Pasquale Verdicchio: Essays On His Works

This volume of essays explores Pasquale Verdicchio's poetry and scholarship, focusing on themes of immigration, migration, and history. It discusses his unconventional forms and contents, which challenge the role of nostalgia in ethnic poetry and contribute to the understanding of immigrant and post-immigrant studies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 182 pages
\n Publication date: 01 March 2021
\n Publisher: Guernica Editions,Canada
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This collection of ten essays delves into the themes of immigration, migration, and history in the poetry and scholarship of Pasquale Verdicchio. Contributors such as Giuliana Gardellini, Joseph Pivato, Anna Zampieri Pan, Diego Bastianutti, Carmelo Militano, Leonardo Buonomo, Kenneth Scambray, Laura E. Ruberto, and Antonio D Alfonso explore Verdicchio's unconventional forms and contents, which shed light on the challenges faced by marginalized ethnic voices in North American culture. Verdicchio's poetry, which deviates from traditional poetic models, presents itself as a puzzle, showcasing his exploration of the role of politics, history, and culture in self-analytical writing. The immigrant, or as defined by conventional terminology, serves as the central theme in Verdicchio's poetry, depicting a dynamic cultural landscape that he must personally inhabit upon leaving his native home. The ever-changing persona in Verdicchio's texts defies linguistic and literary constraints, challenging the conventional role of nostalgia in ethnic poetry and making a significant contribution to the understanding of immigrant and post-immigrant studies. Pasquale Verdicchio stands out as one of the few poets today who has successfully reimagined the post-immigrant identity in our increasingly diverse and multicultural societies.

Introduction:
Pasquale Verdicchio's poetry and scholarship explore the themes of immigration, migration, and history, offering a unique perspective on the experiences of marginalized ethnic voices in North American culture. This collection of ten essays aims to delve deeper into these themes, examining Verdicchio's unconventional forms and contents, and exploring the challenges faced by immigrants and post-immigrants in contemporary society.

Unconventional Forms and Contents:
Verdicchio's poetry is characterized by its unconventional forms and contents, which challenge traditional poetic models. His poetry presents itself as a puzzle, inviting readers to piece together the various elements and themes that contribute to his artistic vision. Through his use of unconventional language, imagery, and structure, Verdicchio challenges the conventional role of nostalgia in ethnic poetry and contributes to the reimagining of the post-immigrant identity.

The Immigrant as Central Theme:
The immigrant serves as the central theme in Verdicchio's poetry, depicting a dynamic cultural landscape that he must personally inhabit upon leaving his native home. Verdicchio's poetry explores the complexities of cultural identity, the challenges of assim.
migration, and the search for belonging in a new environment. The ever-changing persona in Verdicchio's texts defies linguistic and literary constraints, challenging the conventional role of nostalgia in ethnic poetry and contributing to the understanding of immigrant and post-immigrant studies.

Contributors:
The contributors to this collection include a diverse group of scholars and poets who bring their expertise and perspectives to the examination of Verdicchio's work. Giuliana Gardellini, Joseph Pivato, Anna Zampieri Pan, Diego Bastianutti, Carmelo Militano, Leonardo Buonomo, Kenneth Scambray, Laura E. Ruberto, and Antonio D Alfonso discuss Verdicchio's unconventional forms and contents, and their impact on the understanding of immigrant and post-immigrant studies.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this collection of ten essays provides a valuable insight into the themes of immigration, migration, and history in Pasquale Verdicchio's poetry and scholarship. Verdicchio's unconventional forms and contents challenge traditional poetic models, presenting a dynamic cultural landscape that he must personally inhabit upon leaving his native home. Through his exploration of the role of politics, history, and culture in self-analytical writing, Verdicchio contributes to the reimagining of the post-immigrant identity and challenges the conventional role of nostalgia in ethnic poetry. The contributions of the contributors further enhance our understanding of Verdicchio's work and its impact on the field of immigrant and post-immigrant studies.

\n Weight: 218g\n
Dimension: 127 x 202 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781771836470\n \n